Conservation Board Event

Snake Ecology and Conservation in Madison County, Iowa with Paul Frese, Wildlife Diversity, Iowa Department of Natural Resources "I'll talk about snakes living in Madison County with an emphasis on Timber Rattlesnakes. The unique landscape and geology of Madison County provides habitat for a variety of snake species, including the Timber Rattlesnake. I'll discuss snake ... Read more

Join us the Madison County Conservation Center on July 7th from 6-7PM to learn about our endangered Barn Owls in Madison County! Free will donation equally shared by Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education and a conservation organization of the speaker's choice.

Ready to make learning fun—for you and your animals? Come explore the world of clicker training, where tiny clicks lead to big results! You’ll see how positive reinforcement can build trust, teach new behaviors, and create a stronger bond with animals, all while having a hands-on, interactive experience you won’t forget. Click, Treat, Repeat! (This ... Read more

Join us at the Madison County Conservation Center on Sept 1 from 6-7PM. Adam Janke of Iowa State University will teach us how to hunt and fish lead-free. Free will donation to be shared equally between Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education and a conservation organization of the speaker's choice.

LIVE WILD: Madison County Hunt with Catherine Cummings, DNR Wildlife Depredation Biologist, Tuesday, Oct 6 at the Madison County Conservation Center. From Herd to Harvest: What to Expect this Deer Season Headed out to the deer stand this fall? Join Catherine Cummings with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a hunter-focused talk on what ... Read more

Join us at the Madison County Conservation Center on Oct 6 from 6-7PM. Amy Warnke of Madison County Conservation will teach us how to do traditional basket weaving. Free will donation to be shared equally between Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education and a conservation organization of the speaker's choice.  

Did you know you can sometimes see the Northern Lights right here in Iowa? Over the past year, several geomagnetic storms have made Aurora viewing possible across the state. Join Naturalist Jess Lancial—from curious newcomer to dedicated Aurora chaser—as she shares some of the fascinating science basics behind the Northern Lights. Learn how to use ... Read more